HOUSTON (AP) — Three people were killed Wednesday when flames swept through an apartment complex in west Houston, officials said. The fire struck the three-story building about 4 a.m. Wednesday, according to a Houston Fire Department statement. First firefighters on the scene found heavy smoke coming from the street level of the building and flames
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By Sandra Gonzalez and Sonia Moghe, CNN Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were both found liable for defamation in their lawsuits against each other on Wednesday, with a jury awarding damages to both. Depp sued Heard, his ex-wife, for defamation over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself
Continue Reading By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said Wednesday there is little he can do to lower the cost of gasoline or food in the immediate term, an acknowledgment that prices for those goods will remain high as he works to bring down other costs incurred by families. “There’s a lot going on right now
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By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Konnor Pilkington struck out eight in five innings for his first major league win and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 to complete a three-game sweep. Pilkington, making his third career start and sixth appearance, worked out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — La severa sequía en California amenaza con socavar significativamente la capacidad del estado para generar energía hidroeléctrica, elevando los costos para las familias y aumentando las emisiones que calientan el planeta, según una previsión del gobierno federal. Suponiendo que las condiciones de la sequía persistan, la generación hidroeléctrica de
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The Associated Press Sharply rising Treasury yields rattled Wall Street Wednesday, weighing down stock indexes at the start of another month in what’s been a turbulent year. Stocks began their slide immediately after the release of several reports on the U.S. economy, including one showing manufacturing growth was stronger last month than expected. That bolstered
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By Nikki Carvajal, Kaitlan Collins and MJ Lee, CNN President Joe Biden conceded Wednesday he didn’t understand how big of an effect the shutdown of an Abbott baby formula plant in Michigan and subsequent recalls would have on the baby formula supply until April. His admission came moments after formula manufacturers told him, during a
Continue Reading By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and drove in three, Dakota Hudson threw seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Nick Wittgren earned his first save by getting the last out of the game
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Salesforce.com, Victoria’s Secret rise; S&P, Bark fall
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The first time molecular biologist Doris Taylor saw heart stem cells beat in unison in a petri dish, she was spellbound. “It actually changed my life,” said Taylor, who directed regenerative medicine research at Texas Heart Institute in Houston until 2020. “I said to myself, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s life.’ I
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Las próximas elecciones generales en Panamá serán el domingo 5 de mayo de 2024, según anunció este miércoles el Tribunal Electoral al presentar el Plan General de Elecciones y convocar a la población para esos comicios. Durante esa jornada, serán elegidos el presidente de la República y su vicepresidente; 20
Continue Reading Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica confirmó este miércoles el primer caso sospechoso de viruela del mono en el país. La ministra de Salud, Joselyn Chacón, dijo en conferencia de prensa que el caso corresponde a una turista noruega de 21 años que ingresó a Costa Rica el 22
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent More infant formula from abroad is on its way to the US as part of the government’s Operation Fly Formula program, including shipments next week from the UK and Australia. The infant formula is expected to be available for parents to purchase in the coming weeks, but many
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Cohen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN More infant formula from abroad is on its way to the US as part of the government’s Operation Fly Formula program, including shipments next week from the UK and Australia. The infant formula is expected to be available for parents to purchase in the coming weeks, but many
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Este miércoles marca el comienzo de la temporada de huracanes y parece que los trópicos también están al tanto. Ya se conoció la primera señal de que algo está formándose y podría afectar partes de Florida este jueves. Esto se debe en parte a los remanentes del huracán Agatha, que tocó
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — Dottie Pepper recalls being paired with Meg Mallon for the final round of the 1991 U.S. Women’s Open with what she viewed as an impressive $110,000 first-place prize on the line. Things have changed, but Lydia Ko says not enough. Mallon would win that
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By Brian Fung and Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as chief operating officer of Facebook-parent Meta, the company confirmed on Wednesday. In a post on Facebook, Sandberg did not disclose the reason for her departure from the company, which will take place in the fall. Sandberg said she planned to focus
Continue Reading CNN, CNN BUSINESS Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business For much of her first decade at Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg’s public stature grew alongside the size and influence of the company she helped run. As second-in-command to Facebook cofounder Mark Zuckerberg, she oversaw the massive growth of its core advertising business while positioning herself as an icon of
Continue Reading By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sheryl Sandberg, the No. 2 executive at Facebook owner Meta, who helped turn its business from startup to digital advertising empire while also taking blame for some of its biggest missteps along the way, is stepping down. Sandberg has served as chief
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz and Devan Cole, CNN John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate then-President Ronald Reagan in 1981, remains on track to be freed from the strict conditions of release that he’s been living with for several years, his lawyer told CNN on Wednesday. US District Judge Paul Friedman confirmed during a
Continue Reading The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose 59 cents to $115.26 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for August delivery rose 69 cents to $116.29 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery rose 15 cents to $4.07 a gallon. July heating oil rose 20 cents to $4.14 a gallon. July natural gas
Continue Reading CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy will stand trial on eight counts of rape after being charged with a further offense. The latest allegation of rape relates to a new complainant and could only be reported for the first time on Wednesday after reporting restrictions were lifted during a hearing at Chester
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By Amir Vera and Amanda Watts, CNN Baltimore has sued the nation’s largest maker of so-called “ghost guns” that are easy to assemble, untraceable and increasingly used in violent crime across the country. The city accuses Polymer80 of causing a “public health crisis,” according to a news release Wednesday. Officials also said the company “intentionally
Continue Reading By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer Tommy John surgery to fix a ligament inside the elbow has become almost a routine procedure for pitchers. Tennessee right-hander Ben Joyce fared so well that he did much more than just get back on the mound. His fastball got even faster. Joyce regularly throws pitches up to
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business The cover of “Madden” has always held a special place in the world of video games and sports, but this year’s cover may stand out most of all. John Madden — the late NFL coach, announcer and namesake of the mega-popular football video game series — will grace the Madden
Continue Reading By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, marking the third time he’s been sidelined this season with a right hamstring strain. Infielder Brian Anderson also went on the IL with lower back spasms for the struggling Marlins, who went 7-19 in
Continue Reading By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The gunmen in two of the nation’s most recent mass shootings legally bought the semi-automatic rifles they used in their massacres after they turned 18. That’s prompting Congress and some governors and state lawmakers to revisit the question of whether to raise the minimum age
Continue Reading By Kate Bennett, CNN Excerpts from the upcoming memoir written by Hunter Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle appeared on People magazine’s website on Wednesday. The book, “If We Break” publishes on June 14. Buhle, who was married to Hunter Biden for 24 years, told People in an interview if she is questioned about his business affairs
Continue Reading PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stephon Tuitt’s NFL career is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman has retired from the NFL at age 29. Tuitt said feels called to move on from the game following the death of his younger brother in June 2021 and Tuitt’s own recent graduation from Notre Dame. Tuitt had 34 1/2 sacks
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — Callum Illot will miss the Detroit Grand Prix because of a broken hand suffered in a crash during the Indianapolis 500. Juncos Hollinger Racing chose Santino Ferrucci to replace him for this weekend’s race in Detroit. Illot was an early crash at Indy and finished 32nd; Ferrucci was 10th on Sunday. Ferrucci
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